Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language ... - SRM University

UNIVERSITY
Bachelor
of
Audiology
and
Speech Language
Pathology
Apporved by Rehabilitation
Council of India
(Govt. of India)
Department of
Audiology and Speech
Language Pathology
SRM Medical College Hospital
and
Research Centre

The demand for Audiologists and Speech Therapists in India is very high. Every year, the number of Audiologists going
abroad is increasing. To meet the demand, SRM University have started BASLP course in 2007 in the SRM Medical
College Hospital & Research Centre. One batch have already completed the entire course and pursuing internship, at
present.
About the University
SRM University, located in Chennai, has a four decade legacy in higher education. Today it is one of the largest private
universities in India with over 25, 000 students from around the country and 2000 faculty members in the campus.
Over the time, SRM University has established academic and research links with various National and International
universities and institutes of repute.
Course offered
Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) is a 4 year course including one year compulsory
internship. Admission process has started for this academic year.
Recognition
Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) course has been fully recognised by Rehabilitation
Council of India (Govt. of India).
Eligibility
Successful completion of +2 Examinations with science subjects.
No. of seats
20
Faculties
In the department, there are highly qualified faculty in core fields of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology and in
allied fields like ENT and Psychology. Due to its unique situation with the University Campus, this Audiology department
have the unique advantage of highly qualified faculty and facilities in the field of Anatomy, Physiology, Linguistics,
Statistics, Electronics, Acoustics, etc. Faculties are well qualified, experienced and dedicated.
Resources and Clinical materials
This department is a part of 750 bedded SRM Medical College multi-specialty hospital with modern facilities. The
patients for Adiology and Speech Language Pathology are referred from various departments such as ENT, Pediatrics,
General Medicine, General Surgery, Psychiatry, Neurology, Oncology, Plastic surgery etc. Our students and faculties
work hand in hand with other specialties.
In our central medical college library there are about 10,000 volumes of books under various headings like Audiology,
Speech Language Pathology etc. also there is a collection of number of Journals both from foreign countries and India
with the back volumes in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology. Internet connections and Xerox facilities are
also available in the library. In the departmental library, there are number of books in Audiology and Speech Language
Pathology which can be borrowed by students.

Out-patient service
Patients with all types of speech and hearing problems are treated as outpatients. For Speech and Language Therapy,
there are separate speech therapy cabins equipped with various diagnostic test materials and Speech therapeutic
materials. Numbers of speech therapy cubicles are available as per RCI norms to give individual speech therapy to the
patients. Students are trained practically to deal with children with different problems, using instruments. Students are
also sent to different special schools (schools for mental retarded children and school for hearing impaired children) for
observation and training. We have MOU for this purpose with special schools.
In-patient service
Patients admitted in wards are referred to the department for speech therapy. Our staff and students will visit concerned
wards to impart speech therapy in the respective ward itself.
Laboratory facilities
We have an air conditioned Sound Treated Audiometry Lab. in which our students learn to evaluate hearing of the
patients by using Digital pure-tone clinical audiometer, Impedance audiometer, BERA and OAE. Free field facilities
are available for evaluating pediatric population. For patients who need hearing aids, students are being trained to
prescribe proper hearing aid.
In our Hearing Aid Servicing Lab. students are trained to repair all models of hearing aids under the guidance of
experienced electronic engineer.
A Speech Science Lab. is specially equipped for voice recordings and objective voice evaluations. Various speech
softwares such as Praat, Dr. Speech are used for the objective evaluation of various speech disorders.
Accommodation
Separate hostel facilities are available for men and women. The hostel facilities range from ordinary to premium
international hostel which has air conditioned rooms. Hostels are attached with dining facilities of North Indian, South
Indian, continental and Chinese food.
Transport
Transport facilities are available connecting all parts of the Chennai city to SRM University by high tech air conditioned
buses with nominal fees.
Clinical facilities
• Dual channel digital diagnostic audiometer
• Portable audiometer
• Impedance audiometer
• BSERA (Brain Stem Evoked Response Audiometry)
• ASSR (Auditory Steady State Response)
• OAE (Otoacoustic Emissions)
• ENG (Electronystagmography)
• Speech trainer

Special Clinics
• Stuttering Clinic
• Voice Clinic
• Neuro-Otology Clinic
• Rehabilitation Clinic for children
Programs
• School Screening Program
• New born Hearing Screening Program
• Community Education Program about Speech and Hearing Disorders
• Hearing Conservation Program for Industrial Workers
Job Opportunities
BASLP is a unique course and has very high job placement opportunities among other professional courses both
in Government and Non- Government sectors, not only in India but also in foreign countries particularly in USA.
Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists can also start their own Speech and Hearing clinics.
For further enquiry kindly contact
Dean
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Center
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur District - 603 203
Tamil Nadu
Contact No : 9566160425
URL: www.srmuniv.ac.in